"We Lost Nine Officers" In Offa Bank Robbery - Police Reveals(Viewer Discretion Advised)

"We Lost Nine Officers" In Offa Bank Robbery - Police Reveals(Viewer Discretion Advised)

The town of Offa in Kwara State remained in shock yesterday, 24 hours after dare devil robbers attacked five banks simultaneously and a police station in the town, leaving many dead.

The Kwara State Police Command yesterday confirmed that nine of its personnel were lost in the attack. It was also confirmed that seven other lives were lost in the attacks, spokesman for the command, Mr.Ajayi Okansanmi, disclosed to reporters while giving updates on the sad events.

Unconfirmed reports yesterday also revealed that the death toll might have risen to 23, including two policemen allegedly shot by the robbers in another town Okuku, Osun State as the robbers were returning from operations.

Three vehicles were reportedly abandoned by them, as aggrieved residents called for an immediate review of the security strategies for banks in Kwara State.

The Senate President Bukola Saraki, while reacting to the sad incident on his Facebook wall, called it a despicable act committed by cruel individuals.

He said he had spoken with Governor Fatah Ahmed on the development and both of them agreed that all measures will be taken to make sure the bandits were found and prosecuted.

One of the casualties was said to be pregnant. Sources gave her name as Omilola Korede.

She reportedly went to one of the banks to lodge a complaint about a transaction.

She had gone to the bank with her young son but both of them were sprayed with bullets.
Three other women identified as Bunmi Mesan, Iya Muji and Mama Big Club, were also killed.

A survivor, who said he hid inside one of the banks during the attack, was still in shock when he shared his ordeal with our reporter yesterday.

He said: “My brother, it is not something to recall or witness. I don’t even pray it for my enemies.

“I saw death staring at me and others. I still can’t talk much about it.”

He pleaded not to be named.

The paramount ruler of the town, the Olofa, Oba Muftau Gbadamosi, was lost for words when he was contacted yesterday.

He said the destruction that came with the robbery was enormous.




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